Provided is a transfer-type image recording apparatus including: a transfer body; a support member for a transfer body; and a support member for a recording medium, wherein the image recording apparatus further includes a buckling member satisfying the following formulae (1) to (3) arranged in at least one of a space between the transfer body and the support member for a transfer body, or a space between a recording medium and the support member for a recording medium: X1/X2≤0.20  Formula (1): (Y1/X1)/{(Y2−Y1)/(X3−X1)}≥5.0  Formula (2): Y1